Too Little, Too Late

what happens

Maxine and Patricia discuss their feelings about dating. Patricia falls for Ignacio when they bump into him at a restaurant. Maxine insists she is only friends with Ignacio, but her behavior suggests otherwise. Maxine investigates a college professor accused of abusing his wife. Maxine learns that the professor abused his first wife; When Maxine informs the current wife about his past, she finally admits that he was abusing her also and has him arrested. Amy hears a case in which a teenage boy is accused of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. During trial, it is revealed that the boy was the victim of a cop's ""Raid and Run"" scheme. Lauren is suspended from school for vandalism after her and her friends destroy several trays of meat. Amy learns that Lauren and her friends are part of a group called ""straight edge."" At the end of the episode, Amy has a showdown with Lauren about her recent behavior. Vincent gets a book deal based on his experience teaching at the juve

who made it

directed

Jessica Landaw

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Cheech Marin as Ignacio Messina
• Gregory Itzin as ASA Ethan Donahue
• Susan Sullivan as Patricia Millhouse
• Jeffrey Nordling as Professor Kurt Tomko
• Josh Radnor as Justin Barr
• Jim Titus as Alwyn
• Kitty Swink as Assistant Principal Fisher
• Frank Silva as Cop #2